Sears 917.254710 - Manual (Page 12)

OPERATION
т ощ YOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR YARD TRACTOR, ¡f уои mderstand the mSQhtm and its
operaiion, you wU! achieve efficient and peak performance. While reading the manual, compare the illustrations with
your Yard Tractor to famHiarize yourself with the location of various canmts and adjustments Study the operating
instructions and safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Yard Tractor and to prevent injury
to yourself and others. Be sure to pay strict attention to all notes and cautions; they are included far your safety. Save
this manual for future reference.
Light Switch
Throttfe Control
Choke
Cfutch/Brake
Pedal
Height
Adjustment
Knob
Gear Shift Lever
Ignition
Attachment
Lift Lever
Attachment dutch
Lever
Parking Brake
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER; Push ¡aver up to engage
mower. There will be an engine hesitation as the clutch
engages,
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Use the ettechment lift lever
to raise and lower the attachment mounted to your trac­
tor. Move the lift lever forward to lower attachment.
CLuTCH/BRAKE PEDAL; The pedal hes 2 funetims a
clutch and s brake. To engage the brake push the pedal
completely down.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Use the height adjust­
ment knob to adjust the mower height. With the attach­
ment Hit ¡ever in the "up"position, turn knob clockwise
iT~\l to raise cutting height and cauntBrcloakwise
to hwsr cutting height Lower Attachment lift lever.
GEARSHIFT; Press the clutch/brake pedal dawn firmly
and move gear shift lever to desired speed.
IGNiTION: Piece key in Ignition end turn to the right to
start.
LIGHT SWITCH: Turns on and off the headlights.
PARKING BRAKE; To set the parking brake, push the
clutch/brake pedal completely forward. Place the park­
ing brake lever In "Engaged" position and release
pressure from pedal. Clutch/brake pedal will remain in
brake position. To release, push pedal In,
THROTTLE CONTROL: Use the throttle control to in­
creese or dacreese the speed of the engine.
CHOKE: To start a cold engine, pull choke out to engage.
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